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BusinessSep 15CBN bags NES Award for economic reformsBy Babajide Komolafe The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has received the Nigerian Economic Society’s (NES) Distinguished Organisation Award in recognition of its institutional reforms and contributions to Nigeria’s macroeconomic stability and economic development. The award was presented at the 67th Annual Conference of the NES, held in Abuja from September 7 to 10, 2026. […] The post CBN bags NES Award for economic reforms appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HealthSep 15Zamfara Records 367 Confirmed Diphtheria Cases, 320 RecoverThe Director of Public Health in the Ministry, Dr Yusuf Haske, disclosed this to newsmen in Gusau while providing an update on the diphtheria situation in the state. The post Zamfara Records 367 Confirmed Diphtheria Cases, 320 Recover appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsSep 15Mali: Kamissa Camara, from the heart of power to the analysis of coups d'étatElle fut, à 35 ans, la plus jeune ministre des Affaires étrangères du Mali, juste avant le coup d’État de 2020 qui renversa le pouvoir d’Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta. Désormais, Kamissa Camara cherche à comprendre les motivations des militaires qui ont pris le pouvoir à Bamako, mais aussi à Ouagadougou.Jeune Afrique
BusinessSep 15DHL Express launches Domestic Select to support growing businesses and domestic trade in NigeriaDomestic Select offers access to a trusted network that connects customers and businesses across Nigeria and affordable domestic shipping designed to support business growth and operational efficiency. The post DHL Express launches Domestic Select to support growing businesses and domestic trade in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BusinessSep 15Dangote IPO: Vetiva emerges lead adviserBy Peter Egwuatu Vetiva Advisory Services Limited has emerged as Lead Adviser to the proposed Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP), amidst several other parties to the landmark offer. The IPO, which opened yesterday is for 4.1 billion ordinary shares at N525 per share, with the company expected to […] The post Dangote IPO: Vetiva emerges lead adviser appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 15J.P. Morgan returns Nigeria to bond index after 11 years•$17.47bn FGN debt eligible   •Nigeria gets 7.4% weighting By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief Nigeria is set to attract fresh foreign capital into its domestic debt market following the decision by global investment banking giant, J.P. Morgan, to return Federal Government of Nigeria, FGN, bonds to its Bond Index in its newly introduced Government Bond […] The post J.P. Morgan returns Nigeria to bond index after 11 years appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 15Lagos ports handle 84.6% of Nigeria’s N41.4trn tradeBy Efe Onodjae Lagos ports handled an estimated N35.07 trillion, or about 84.6 per cent, of Nigeria’s N41.44 trillion total merchandise trade in the second quarter of 2026, Q2’26, underscoring the overwhelming dominance of the nation’s commercial capital as the country’s principal trade gateway. The latest Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics released by the National […] The post Lagos ports handle 84.6% of Nigeria’s N41.4trn trade appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 15NIMASA targets November for E-Ship registration•As first applicant awaits ministerial approval for CVFF By Godwin Oritse The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has concluded plans to automate vessel registration in Nigeria, a move aimed at streamlining the process and easing the challenges faced by shipowners. Meanwhile, the first applicant for the disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund […] The post NIMASA targets November for E-Ship registration appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 15Cape Verde's President Neves to run for re-election in NovemberThe president of Cape Verde, Jose Maria Neves, says he’ll run for a second five-year term in the country’s November elections. Making the announcement on Monday, Neves said he wants to continue to champion the causes he’s pursued which cannot be circumscribed to one election cycle.Africanews [en]
BusinessSep 15FG backs MyCityApp launch of 100-day tourism calendar to drive $100bn economic growthThe platform was unveiled on Monday during the Ember2Remember National Stakeholders' Conference in Victoria Island, Lagos. The post FG backs MyCityApp launch of 100-day tourism calendar to drive $100bn economic growth appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 152027: I’m still in APC but I’ll support party my people want — Na’AllahNa’Allah said his loyalty as a Democrat was ultimately to the wishes of his people, stressing that he would not use his political position to compel them to support a party against their preference. The post 2027: I’m still in APC but I’ll support party my people want — Na’Allah appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 15CSJ charges FG to release 2026 capital budget funds…accuses NASS of oversight failure By Emma Ujah The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has urged the Federal Government (FG) to immediately commence the implementation of the 2026 Capital Budget, warning that continued delays violate the provisions of the Constitution, the Fiscal Responsibility Act and the Appropriation Act. The demand was contained in an open […] The post CSJ charges FG to release 2026 capital budget funds appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 15FIFA U-20 WWC: Three Nigerian players in Golden Boot raceThe Golden Boot standings remain tightly packed, meaning the knockout rounds could quickly change the picture The post FIFA U-20 WWC: Three Nigerian players in Golden Boot race appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldSep 15Abuja police detain 40 suspects over Maitama robbery, victim recognises twoThe operation led to the arrest of 70 suspects, of whom 30 were released after screening. The post Abuja police detain 40 suspects over Maitama robbery, victim recognises two appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HealthSep 15FG targets 172 LGAs with maternal health incentives… 29% of global maternal deaths occur in Nigeria, says MinisterBy Chioma Obinna The Federal Government on Monday launched a new incentive programme targeting pregnant women in 172 Local Government Areas, LGAs, across 33 states as part of efforts to reduce Nigeria’s persistently high maternal and newborn mortality. Minister of State for Health and Social […] The post FG targets 172 LGAs with maternal health incentives appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 15FG targets $100bn tourism, creative economy with ‘Ember To Remember 2026’ national seasonBy Benjamin Njoku The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy has reaffirmed its commitment to partner with state governments, investors, creative entrepreneurs, technology platforms, hospitality businesses and other stakeholders to build an ecosystem that can unlock Nigeria’s $100 billion tourism and creative economy potential. Speaking at the official flag-off of “Ember […] The post FG targets $100bn tourism, creative economy with ‘Ember To Remember 2026’ national season appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HealthSep 15Health crisis in Delta as Allied Health Workers strike escalatesTechnicians Holding Fort -HMB By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA – Health services in public hospitals across Delta State have come under pressure as the ongoing strike by allied health professionals escalated, with affected workers insisting they will not return to work until their demands are addressed. The Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals, NUAHP, said the […] The post Health crisis in Delta as Allied Health Workers strike escalates appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
ConflictSep 15Geneva talks put Rwanda-DRC peace deal to the testThe talks come amid continued fighting and disputes over the implementation of key security commitments.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 15The President’s health: A 2027 national security questionBy PAUL IBE As Nigeria approaches the 2027 presidential election, much of the debate has centred on the qualifications, antecedents, integrity and eligibility of those seeking the presidency. But there is another question Nigerians should be asking: Are those seeking to lead Nigeria medically capable of discharging the enormous responsibilities of the presidency? This is […] The post The President’s health: A 2027 national security question appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 15Obi, Makinde and hurdles against opposition coalitionBy TUNDE RAHMAN A fresh thaw in relations between National Democratic Congress presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi and Oyo State Governor Mr Seyi Makinde is fueling renewed talk of a possible opposition coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The two leaders, who were on opposite sides during the 2023 election cycle, were seen […] The post Obi, Makinde and hurdles against opposition coalition appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 15Dangote refinery launches Africa’s biggest IPO for retail investorsAfrica’s richest man Aliko Dangote on Monday launched an IPO for his $19 billion Nigerian oil refinery, seeking $1.6 billion from retail investors across the continent. The offering values Africa’s largest refinery at about $49 billion and has drawn both strong investor interest and concerns over its high valuation.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 15House of chiefs should be the next (6), by Eric TeniolaThis week, we continue the series on why the House of Chiefs should be considered by the National Assembly. He was labour officer, Federal Ministry of Labour, Lagos, 1962–1963; lecturer, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1963–1965; assistant professor of political science, California, 1969–1971; associate professor of African Studies, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, 1972–1974; dean […] The post House of chiefs should be the next (6), by Eric Teniola appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 15Nigeria must protect the classroom“Can Education Survive Attack: The Resilience of Human Communities” is the theme of this year’s International Day to Protect Education from Attack, marked on 9 September. This is very apt for Nigeria as schools reopen for the 2026/2027 session. For a country where children are abducted from schools, the occasion is a painful reminder of […] The post Nigeria must protect the classroom appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 14Rivers payroll cleanup: Where are the people behind the ghost workers?By ABRAHAM EBINI The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has recently and quite resolutely defended his administration’s approval and ongoing implementation of a comprehensive staff payroll verification exercise across the twenty-three (23) local government areas of the state. Speaking at the commissioning of the Omademe Internal Roads Project in Ikwerre Local Government Area, the […] The post Rivers payroll cleanup: Where are the people behind the ghost workers? appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria